Tag: expectations
PBA: High expectations for Scottie Thompson ahead of new season
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Coming off a very busy offseason, Scottie Thompson is expected to pick up where he left off when Barangay Ginebra begins its campaign in the new PBA season beginning next month. The expectations are high for the PBA MVP, who is coming off stints with Gilas Pilipinas in the…
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Kayla Sanchez tempers hopes amid high expectations at Asian Games
Kayla Sanchez is favored to secure a medal finish. —INQUIRER FILE PHOTO HANGZHOU, China—Projected as a surefire multiple-medal prospect, Kayla Noelle Sanchez can soon end the long drought for Philippine swimming here in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad). But the two-time Olympic medalist would rather not be consumed by the magnified expectations surrounding her and…
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The Debrief: Moises Caicedo has huge potential but Chelsea fee inflates expectations | Science of Kaoru Mitoma’s dribbling
It was a privilege to be at Molineux on Saturday to see one of the sights of the Premier League right now – Kaoru Mitoma in full flow. Nelson Semedo had nullified Alejandro Garnacho on Monday night but was left for dust by Brighton’s wizard of dribble. Craig Dawson was also danced past with ease…
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Harold Alarcon tempers expectations for UAAP Season 86 after winning Filoil MVP – rezal404
UP Fighting Maroons’ Harold Alarcon wins Filoil Preseason MVP award. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Harold Alarcon took home three trophies at the conclusion of the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup—the championship, a Mythical Five selection, and the Most Valuable Player plum. Alarcon scored nine points and three rebounds in the Fighting Maroons’ 87-76 victory over La…
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